"Festa Italiana at the Mount: The Biggest Columbus Day Celebration in Staten Island's History". Mount Loretto - 6581 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island. Admission:  $5; children under 12: free; open to the public (Parking is free for the event). Contact:  718-816-2136. October 6: 500 - 11:00 pm; October 7: 1:00 - 11:00 pm; October 8: 4:00 - 9:00 pm

Kids' rides and games, live music, and expanded food options will be available on all three days. On Saturday, there will be cultural exhibits and educational displays as well as a performance by the Giglio Band. Lois and Richard Nicotra announced that the will once again be sponsoring the headlining entertainment, Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses, who will perform on Sunday.  Sponsored by Staten Island Borough President James P. Oddo.